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Penifold Family History

Penifold Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Penfold, Manifold, Reliford, Pettiford, Penrod, Tenold, Benford

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Where is the Penifold family from?

You can see how Penifold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penifold family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Penifold families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Penifold family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penifold's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Penifold families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Penifold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penifold census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Penifold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Penifold. For the veterans among your Penifold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penifold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Penifold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Penifold in 1965 was 65, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penifold ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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